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Community 2 Jun 2023

Over $55,000 awarded to Puketāpapa community

More than $290,000 in grants was requested in this funding round.

Development 2 Jun 2023

Celebrating 1047 new city centre trees this Arbour Day

It’s Arbour Day on 5 June, the day that our majestic, silent, green, shade-givers and carbon absorbers get their time in the sun.

Community 2 Jun 2023

Franklin grants could be the last

Franklin Local Board has awarded almost $70,000 to community groups but warns the future of its grants programme is in question.undecided.

Community 2 Jun 2023

Indian flavour for new street names

The latest street names in Papakura and Manurewa reflect the Indian culture.

Community 1 Jun 2023

When there’s a will, there’s a wave – Bucklands Beach Safety Improvements

Plans for proposed safety measures on key roads in the Bucklands Beach area have been changed to be more effective thanks to community feedback and Howick Local Board.

Waste 31 May 2023

Food scraps to find new home in your new bin

Residents in Albany and East Coast Bays start receiving their Auckland Council food scraps bins from this week with deliveries of the bins to the rest of the North Shore continuing throughout the month of June.

Community 31 May 2023

New board-funded EcoHub a win for Kaipātiki

Nearly 400 keen environmentalists have been through the doors of Kaipātiki Project’s new EcoHub since it opened late last year.

Community 31 May 2023

Board funding making a difference in North Shore

Over $100,000 of funding has been delivered to 30 community groups in Devonport-Takapuna Local Board’s latest grants round. 

Events

23 May 2026

Acoustique Guitar Trio performance

Come along for a Saturday afternoon of contemporary classical tunes, ranging from upbeat to gentl...

23 May 2026

Auckland Voices: Tracing the history of the New Zealand accent

A talk investigating where the New Zealand accent came from and why it sounds the way it does today.

23 May 2026

Gelli print workshop

You'll learn the basics of the magical medium of the gel plate, exploring layering, collage and t...

23 May 2026

Mystery in the library series

Join a quintet of Kiwi storytellers for a thrilling afternoon.

23 May 2026

NZ Music Month: Bad for Education | William Walker at Avondale Library

Join us at for a solo-set from Bad for Education founder, lead singer, and guitarist, William Wal...

23 May 2026

SS Puke

Get fired up with us and experience the oldest operating steam-powered tug in Aotearoa.

23 May 2026

Tāmaki Zero Waste Repair Café

Our skilled fixers will help troubleshoot and have a go at repairing just about anything.

23 May 2026

Yoga on the lawn

Slow down and connect with nature to celebrate Botanic Gardens week.